Reviews by deapokid:

Golden yellow color liquid with a noticeably low amount of carbonation. The head is thin, as is the lacing. Visually, this is a bit flat.

Hmm... The hop aroma is rather interesting. Initially, the scent is sweet and fruity, but it gradually becomes saltier, dare I say garlicy. I don't dislike the smell, but I can't really tell what they're trying to convey with this battle of polar opposites.

The taste is sweet, like a Jolly Rancher, with a light touch of warm buttered toast and a hint of tart pineapple. There's also a certain muskiness that tastes a bit like raw onion and hickory smoke. Don't fret, this isn't GUBNA territory.

Mouthwise, the smoothness in the conclusion is probably best attributed to the oak barreling, which adds that nice, woody flavor. Savory notes in the flavor weaken as the beer warms.

Admittedly, I expected more from this oak-barreled DIPA and I think that weird juxtaposition between sweet and savory is the issue. (992 characters)

Growler fill from DeCicco's in Ardsley, NY. Pours clear lighter amber, fluffy off white head, thicker collar and leaves way better then average sheeting and lacing all the way to the top of the glass. Pungent citric and pine infused nose. Fresh sniffer.Bold and flavorful DIPA, with waves of citric hops with tropical fruit notes also floating around. Also picking up some mint in this bright and densly flavorful brew. Prolly the best 21st Amendment offering I've had to date. (480 characters)

From can but 6 months past exp date. Don't think it affected taste too much. Very easy drinking double but no too strong in flavor. High ABV not very noticeable. Flavors were good, malt hop citrusy mix was easy in the mouth. Would really like to get this fresh next time. (271 characters)

I love hoppy Imperial IPAs and I love malty barleywines. I especially love IPAs that can balance the hops and the malt so that they're both present and apparent, but they play nicely together. That's Hop Crisis. Half IIPA; half barleywine - just about perfect. I found it when I was out of town and only bought a single can to give it a try. Now I'm the one having the hop crisis. How am I going to get more of this great stuff??? (436 characters)

Poured into a nonic a lighter golden with a well formed half finger white head that left a full ring of lace behind as it settled into a soapy-like mass.Aromas were pretty light with some toasted oak and mild resiny hops,as it warmed some sweet alcohol notes came through as well.The flavors don't really wow you but there is a nice resiny hop profile with some drunken fruit,the mild oak flavors seem to keep everything together pretty well hence a good taste score.I like this beer, it's not overly sweet and alcoholic like way to many of the style and the oak is not over done. (580 characters)

A - Extremely clear copper color, nice head, but fades to just a covering quickly, although leaves nice lacing.

S - Surprising amount of sweet hop smell along with a lot of citrusy hops and a touch of pine.

T - A hop blash similar to what was detected in the aroma, lots of citrus with a bit of pine. The malt sweetness definitely is there are is able to stand up to the hop presence. Delicious bitter finish counted by sweet malt and a touch of kilned malt balances it out well, especially with a little alcohol kick at the end.

M - Smooth, moderate body, but attenuated well for such a big beer. There are definitely some sugar left in there though to help balance the huge hop and alcohol.

D - Big, powerful, but balanced. Almost to the point of not standing out, but it makes for an extremely drinkable IIPA. (816 characters)

Poured into my 21st Amendment tulip, what else?Decent appearance, slightly cloudy, nice foamy head dissipates slowly leaving good lace.Good enough IIPA with hops up front but somewhat subdued. Doesn't live up to its name. Expected more.Not bad, just not great. I'm a big fan of 21st Amendment - especially during SF Beer Week - and wanted more from this beer. (362 characters)

Clear weathered golden color. Off-white bubbly head sticks to the glass like a champ. Soft resin, floral and slightly fruity hops with substantial edge of citric ... alcohol is clean and so is the malt, a pleasing aroma. Smooth and creamy fullish body. Hop bitterness is there, slow moving but it eventually tries to take over the palate. Alcohol is certainly there with a warmth that starts up on the first sip. Big herbal push unfolds into more of a tobacco and citric juice and rind flavor. Oak? Yeah there is a slight pull from the oak which adds a complexity within. Maltiness struggles to make its mark but does come through with some nutty toasted graininess. Finishes bitter with some residual malt underneath.

A good run at the style, not many canned craft beers of this strength in the market so Hop Cirsis has that going for it. Hopheads have another option when cans are the only choice. (934 characters)